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Ipswich & District Group

We are the Ipswich and District Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Get away from it all with a peaceful walk through the gently undulating landscape around Boxford, using predominately field and woodland paths with the occasional very short stretch of quiet lane.  There may be sheep, cows or horses grazing in some of the fields, and the hedgerows should be displaying their autumn colours.

Wednesday, 8 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.4km / 8.3mi
Ascent:
118.3m / 388ft
Type:
circular

There are 7 stiles and 3 sets of steps.  Potentially muddy if it rains a lot before the walk as some paths cross agricultural fields and some are bridleways.  Refreshments available in Boxford at the end of the walk.

NB The last stile is quite high (Chris is barely 5 feet tall and managed it, and both of us needed to use the"ladder" rungs above the initial step).  There is an alternative route but it involves a stretch of road with no pavement, albeit through the village.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 96236 40832
Nearest postcode:
CO10 5AE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Boxford Playing Fields Car Park

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking